DRP Programs

Family Liaison Service Specialist

CDCR provides through a contract with a community-based organization an on-site Case Manager as a family reunification liaison for inmates and family members, to assist with an inmates pre-release preparation; and conduct Parenting and Creative Conflict Resolution classes for inmates. Please call the Institution to contact the Family Reunification Liaison.

Details

A 1,000-bed medium custody facility houses general population inmates to help support and maintain the 4,580-bed reception center. A minimum custody facility provides institutional maintenance and landscaping services.

John Sutton was appointed Warden at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on April 4, 2017.

He served as the Chief Deputy Warden at North Kern State Prison since April 2016 and prior as an Out of Class Chief Deputy Warden at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center from April 2015 to January 2016.

David Hill began his career with CCHCS/CDCR in 2009 and has served as Chief Executive Officer at Wasco State Prison since 2013. Before joining state service, he worked with Correctional Medicine Programs for Los Angeles County and Kern County. He holds a Master’s degree in Hospital and Health Administration from the Medical College of Virginia.

Local Inmate Family Councils (IFC's) are a gathering of family and friends of the incarcerated who meet regularly with Wardens to support visiting since keeping strong family connections with loved ones is a powerful rehabilitative tool. These IFC's promote visiting by clarifying rules and regulations as well as discussing health, education, vocational training, packages, books, and related issues. For more information on connecting with a local IFC, please visit the Statewide IFC website.